Thanks for the feedback guys! We went to the market again and took photos of our 5 options. If you have any experience with a similar bike, or recognize any parts on these bikes that are clearly going to be trouble, we would like to hear from you!
Option 1 -
http://imgur.com/a/LDUUU - Pegasus 250cc (Korean made)
OPtion 2 -
http://imgur.com/a/2cfdT - Mizumo 250cc (Chinese made)
Option 3 -
http://imgur.com/a/Dp5EV - Montero 250cc (Brazilian made)
Option 4 -
http://imgur.com/a/DDf4Q - Fenix 250cc (Korean made)
Option 4 (same model, different photos) -
http://imgur.com/a/oxqRA - Fenix 250cc #2 (Korean made)
Option 5 -
http://imgur.com/a/ESYZM - Supermotos ¨Brozz¨ 250cc (Chinese made)
We are looking to pick the best of these 5 options. They all cost just about the same so we are not sensitive price ($1,500 - $1,700)
Some of the key differences are balanced motors vs unbalanced. Is this something we should be concerned about? Also, the Fenix has a radiator, and none of the other bikes have radiators. We are thinking this may help prevent overheating and take us longer distance in comparison to something like the Montero which does not have a radiator.
Does no radiator mean we will have to stop every 4-5 hours to let the bike cool down?
**side note** the dealer also mentioned that the Montero has better chassis and manufacturing (aluminum) than the other bikes given it´s made in Brazil.
We would really appreciate your input on these options. Thank you all for being so helpful!
FYI, we´re documenting our entire journey, you will be sure to see the final video and photos in a few months!